Best Circus Peanut Salad Recipes

CIRCUS PEANUT GELATIN

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Circus peanuts are one of the most popular candies in my hometown's old-fashioned candy shop. When I saw this circus peanut Jell-O recipe, I knew just where to buy them. Kids love the cool fruity taste, and older folks enjoy the trip down memory lane. -Ruthanne Mengel, De Motte, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

47 circus peanut candies, divided
1 cup boiling water, divided
2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

Cut 32 candies into small pieces; place in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup of boiling water. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 45 seconds longer. Stir until smooth. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in remaining boiling water. Stir in candy mixture and pineapple. Refrigerate until partially set. , Fold in whipped topping. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. dish. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares; top each square with a remaining circus peanut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 3g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CIRCUS PEANUT SALAD

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Yes, I do mean those orange peanut shaped candies that taste like fake banana goo. I ate this salad/dessert at a pot luck dinner at work and could not believe what was in it. Try it and I think you will be pleasantly surprised, I know I was.

Provided by mandabears

Categories Gelatin

Time 4h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 (3 ounce) packages orange gelatin, I used sugar free
2 cups hot water
30 marshmallows, circus peanuts candy
20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained, save juice
18 ounces Cool Whip, thawed

Steps:

Put gelatin and circus peanuts in a bowl.
Add hot water and stir well until completely mixed.
Pour pineapple juice into a measuring cup and add cold water to make 2 cups of liquid.
Add to gelatin mixture.
Refrigerate until partially set.
Fold in drained pineapple and Cool Whip.
Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.6, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 27.8, Sodium 275.7, Carbohydrate 132.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 116.7, Protein 6.5

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